Definitions

1. noun

a person’s surname, or a habitational name from various places.

“The Burke family has been living in the United States for three generations.”

2. verb

to speak or utter with a strong, gruff sound, or to utter a gruff sound, as in a refusal.

“The coach decided to burke the question, not wanting to give a direct answer.”

3. verb

to cut short, or to refuse or decline something.

“She decided to burke her plans for the vacation, due to unforeseen circumstances.”